Local Valentine's Day dining specials

BASIC Urban Kitchen + Bar:
The East Village hotspot will host its third annual "Love Sucks" party all night, withdrink specials from 6 to 9 p.m. Go to barbasic.com or call619-531-8869.

Bernardo Winery:
The Rancho Bernardo winerywill host "Vino Valentino" at 6 p.m. Feb. 13; the evening willfeature wines and champagnes, a dinner menu and desserts, as wellas dancing, music and a chance to renew marriage vows. Tickets are$125 per couple by Saturday and $140 per person after; call858-487-1866.

Cafe Sevilla:
The downtown restaurant will havea full weekend of specials, starting with a Gypsy Fusion DinnerShow at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 for $59 per person. The evening includes afour-course Valentine's menu. On Feb. 14, there will be afive-course Valentine's menu with five seatings (4, 6:15 and 8:15p.m. in the main dining room; 5 and 7:30 p.m. in the club for aflamenco show) for $69 per person. The menu includes a Duet OfPortobello Mushroom Ravioli And Sea Scallops, Mediterranean Salad,Paella San Valentin and a Heart-Shaped Cupidon Cake for two. Go towww.cafesevilla.com or call 619-233-5979.

The Edge Restaurant & Lounge:
The Temecularestaurant will host a four-course dinner on Feb. 13 and 14 for$75, or $110 with wine pairings. Menu items include Slow RoastedLong Island Duck Soup, Pistachio Crusted Local Halibut and FallenBittersweet Chocolate Souffle. Every woman will get a rose; go towww.edgelounge.com or call 951-506-3343.

A Valentine's lunch special menu from Feb. 12-15 costs $50 for a
couple, and includes a shared appetizer or salad, individual
entrees and a shared dessert. Regular menu also available. Go to
www.falknerwinery.com or call 951-676-8231, ext. 1.

Jsix:
The San Diego restaurant has twoValentine's Day options. First, at 10 a.m., guests will be taken toSuzie's Farm to select vegetables. Then they will go to theHillcrest farmers market for the rest of the menu, and then head tothe Jsix kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience, complete withchampagne. Tickets are $120.

Mount Palomar Winery:
The Temecula winery willhost a Sweetheart Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $35 percouple ($30 for club member couple). The luncheon includes twosandwiches from the Taverna Deli menu, a dessert to share, a selectbottle of wine and two logo glasses. Call 951-676-5047, ext.112.

P.F. Chang's China Bistro:
The restaurant chainwill have a Chang's for Two special prix-fixe menu on Valentine'sDay for $39.95 per couple. Menu options include Egg Drop Soup,Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Crab Wontons, Kung Pao Chicken orShrimp, Orange Peel Chicken, Beef or Shrimp, and a choice of minidesserts. Go to pfchangs.com.

Pechanga Resort & Casino:
The Temeculacasino will have five options: Great Oak Steakhouse will offer afour-course dinner for $65, with items such as Romantically SmokedTomato Soup, Crabmeat Crusted Sea Bass, Savory Herb Boursin CrustedLamb Loin and White Chocolate Cheesecake; call 951-770-8507.Paisano's Italian will have a three-course menu for $45, with menuitems such as Italian Wedding Soup, Sauteed Branzino and StrawberryTiramisu; call 951-770-8506. Seafood Grotto will host athree-course meal for $55, with menu items such as Lobster Bisque,Filet Mignon Oscar and Zuppa Inglese; call 951-770-8504. Kelsey'swill offer a three-course menu for $45, with menu items such as TwoHearts Salad, Shrimp Scampi and Liquid Chocolate Cake; call951-770-8399. And Cafe Pechanga will host a three-course menu for$24.95, with menu items such as New York Strip With Three Prawnsand Chocolate Cake With Vanilla Ice Cream. Go to pechanga.com.

Sally's Seafood on the Water:
The restaurant atthe Manchester Grand Hyatt will offer a three-course menu from 5:30to 10 p.m. The menu is $48 per person, or $68 with wine pairings,and includes items such as Crispy Fried New Zealand Abalone, BeefTenderloin And Lobster Ravioli, and Vanilla Pudding Cake. Call619-358-6740.

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza:
The San Diegorestaurant chain is offering "Valentine's Day Pizza Kits," whichcome with all the ingredients necessary to make a Sammy's-stylepizza at home for $5 per kit. Whole-wheat pizza crusts are $1extra, and gluten-free crusts are $3 extra. Kits are available Feb.12-14; go to www.sammyspizza.com.

Stone Brewery:
The Escondido brewery willcelebrate Valentine's Day with a red brew from AleSmith, newspecials on the dinner menu at the bistro, and a harp player from 5to 8 p.m. Feb. 14. Go to stonebrew.com.

Tango Restaurant & Lounge:
The Escondidoeatery will offer three seatings with three different menus; firstseating is at 4 p.m., second is at 5:30 and third is at 7:45. Therewill also be a dessert seating at 9 p.m. for $29 per person, and abar menu, which is $39 per person and includes an appetizer and twomartinis. The first seating is $39 per person (wine pairings can beadded for $22); second seating is $59 per person (wine pairings canbe added for $32); and the third seating is $85 (wine pairings canbe added for $42). Menu items include Asparagus Soup, Roasted BeefFilet and Chocolate Napoleon Cheesecake. Go to tangoongrand.com orcall 760-747-5000.

U.S. Grant:
The San Diego hotel will have twoevents on Valentine's weekend. From 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 13, "AnEvening of Wine, Art, Chocolate and Jazz" offers champagne, teasandwiches, a four-course wine and chocolate menu, music and more.The event is $45. Next, with seating on the half-hour from 5:30 to10 p.m. Feb. 14, the Grant Grill will host a prix-fixe menu for $95per person. Menu includes oxtail soup, roasted scallops, lamb loinand chocolate hazelnut toffee torte; call 619-232-3121, ext.2039.

Whisknladle/Prepkitchen:
The La Jolla eaterywill offer "everyday romance" with its seasonal menu; call858-551-7575. And Prepkitchen is offering a culinary creation fortwo to take home and enjoy; call 858-875-7737.